Resilience

When one partner wants more sex than the other, things can get difficult for couples. Certified Sex Therapist and author Jessa Zimmerman joins us to talk about how to navigate desire discrepancy, and bring pleasure back to the relationship. Even if it's been ages since your last ... Show More

Dr. Nancy Aikin joins us to discover what might be fueling the old "guilt tripping" approach to parenting adult children. She helps normalize the disappointment that can go both ways, and offers tips for having more meaningful family conversations. 

Renowned expert Dr. Joshua Coleman joins us to talk about estrangement between adult children and parents. In this lively discussion he shares how to reach for reconciliation or find acceptance when it isn't possible. Along the way he provides tips for preventing such cutoffs wit ... Show More

We often assume that we can’t fix the big problems we see in the world around us. And that trying is for suckers - who’ll just end up sad, exhausted and defeated.  Dr Laurie Santos and Dr Jamil Zaki meet people who have tried to make a difference in their communities - often agai ... Show More

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Whether it’s grades and test scores, cushy jobs or big salaries, our ideas of “success” tend to be incredibly narrow and often start incredibly early. Julie Lythcott-Haims is a ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3567:Sabrina explores how seemingly harmless phrases like “why me” and “if only” subtly erode our happiness by reinforcing f ... Show More

In this raw and revealing episode, Dorothy opens up about her journey through motherhood and entrepreneurship, sharing the profound realization that changed everything: the gap between "I can't do this" and "I am." Through vulnerable stories of 3 AM doubts and unexpected breakthr ... Show More

Discover how self-compassion helps you learn and grow. Sam explores how being kind to ourselves, rather than critical, fosters safety, acceptance, and empowers us to overcome challenges with resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Note for this encore presentation: At the time that we celebrated our one year/50th episode in March of 2024, this episode was our most listened to.  We bring it back now as part of The Optimism Institute’s recognition of National Mental Health Month and hope Blue Sky fans will e ... Show More

Have you ever wondered why some people always maintain a positive attitude independent of what life brings to the table, and other people find it difficult to cope? Join us for an enlightening episode as we delve into theme of resilience and the power of positive attitudes in the ... Show More

TW: This episode discusses suicide and depression In this uplifting episode, we sit down with Kevin Hines, an award-winning speaker and mental health advocate, to explore resilience, hope, and the journey to self-love. At the age of 19, Kevin survived a suicide attempt that forev ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3343:Samantha Young shares the profound lessons she learned after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her journey highlights ... Show More

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Our bodies and minds are deeply intertwined, yet we often overlook this vital connection in our daily lives. In this episode of How to Be a Better Human from the TED Audio Colle ... Show More